70 years of heat waves and summer climate change affecting Italian small ruminant populations
Arianna Bionda,
Matteo Cortellari,
Alessio Negro
et al.
Abstract:Climate change and heat stress pose significant challenges to livestock. Local breeds, particularly small ruminants, are gaining importance due to their adaptability to harsh climates. However, the extensive system they are commonly reared in leaves them exposed to the effects of climate change. This study aims to describe the distribution and climate-related challenges faced by registered Italian sheep and goat breeds over the past seven decades. Geolocalized data from all registered small ruminant farms were… Show more
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